Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong fruity odor like strawberries; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as a flavor ingredient and a fragrance in soaps, detergents, creams, lotions, and perfumes; [HSDB]

Comments

A mutagen; [RTECS] No sensitization reactions in 25 human volunteers; [HSDB] May polymerize in contact with catalysts or heat; [CAMEO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]

Category

Description

Colorless to pale yellow liquid with a strong fruity odor like strawberries; [HSDB]

Sources/Uses

Used as a flavor ingredient and a fragrance in soaps, detergents, creams, lotions, and perfumes; [HSDB]

Comments

A mutagen; [RTECS] No sensitization reactions in 25 human volunteers; [HSDB] May polymerize in contact with catalysts or heat; [CAMEO] Safe when used as a flavoring agent in food; [JECFA] An irritant; [MSDSonline]